USDA, Burlingame partner for project

USDA Rural Development recently recognized the town of Burlingame for investing in its future by partnering with the agency to improve the city’s sewer system.

The federal government is providing the city with a $1.65 million loan and $550,000 grant. The Kansas Department of Commerce is also providing a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for the project.

The city began repairing the sewer system in 2010 and received an $890,000 loan from USDA Rural Development by utilizing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.

The total cost the state and federal government is providing to Burlingame to upgrade its sewer system is $4.09 million.

Without the support of the federal government for this project, the monthly sewer bill for Burlingame residents would have been approximately $27 more per household, according to the USDA.

“Every day we face serious challenges to our nation’s resources, and USDA Rural Development can assist communities in confronting these challenges," said Philip Neary, the USDA Rural Development Manhattan area director. "USDA Rural Development recently announced support for 53 projects that will improve water and wastewater infrastructure and energy efficiency in rural communities across the country. We live in a beautiful state, and I urge each of you to use today to think about what you can do in your daily life to support preservation and restoration of our natural resources.”

USDA Rural Development administers and manages housing, business and community infrastructure and facility programs. The programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers, and improve the quality of life in rural America.

For additional information regarding this and other USDA Rural Development programs, visit the agency’s website at www.rurdev.usda.gov/ks or call the agency’s state office at (785) 271-2700.

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